Paperman is a 2012 black-and-white animated short film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and directed by John Kahrs. The short blends traditional animation and computer animation. The short has received a nomination for Best Animated Short Film at the 85th Academy Awards.

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Introducing a groundbreaking technique that seamlessly merges computer-generated and hand-drawn animation techniques, first-time director John Kahrs takes the art of animation in a bold new direction with the Oscar®-nominated short, "Paperman." Using a minimalist black-and-white style, the short follows the story of a lonely young man in mid-century New York City, whose destiny takes an unexpected turn after a chance meeting with a beautiful woman on his morning commute. Created by a small, innovative team working at Walt Disney Animation Studios, "Paperman" pushes the animation medium in an exciting new direction.

I loved this before seeing Wreck-It Ralph. I saw the movie with my friends, and they were all like "what the fuck, this is dumb and boring" But I was just enthralled. And of course after it ended, I stood up and joked "What a great movie! Worth the 13 bucks!" took my glasses off and pretended to walk out.